Eldridge Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 2222 Range Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111.
- Services: emergency repair, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Eldridge Roofing against the Illinois record
Illinois licenses roofing specifically under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act — the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues the license and publishes every roofing contractor license it has issued Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Rockford and Winnebago County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 67 hail reports in Winnebago County. Across 22 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 7 days, and the biggest stone came in at 3 inches, close to a teacup. The latest golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 96 mph.
The same record has 12 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
April is the peak month with 46 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 87 percent. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Within 25 miles of Rockford, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Eldridge Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Peak month | April |
| Top gust, mph | 96 |
| Reports, all years | 83 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Density rank in state | 5 of 46 |
The record's top day is April 7, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Winnebago.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1.25 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Rockford's median year built is 1962, which makes the typical home 64 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 74.1 percent of homes in Rockford. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1962 |
| Typical home value | $120,900 |
| Total housing units | 68,027 |
| Built before 1980 | 74.1% |
| Owner-occupied | 53.8% |
Replacement costs in Rockford
Local pricing in Rockford is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,790 to $15,035. Census County Business Patterns counts 43 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 74.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 - $29,100 | $410 | $22,795 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 - $25,220 | $780 | $19,400 |
| Clay Tile | $23,280 - $38,800 | $410 | $31,040 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,730 - $15,035 | $430 | $11,882 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 - $26,190 | $450 | $20,370 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,280 - $38,800 | $520 | $31,040 |
Rockford roofing questions
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How much hail does Winnebago County see?
- The county file counts 67 hail reports since 2017. 22 of them reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
- What is the typical house age in Rockford?
- Median year built is 1962, which gives 64 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What does a new roof cost in Rockford?
- Budget $6,790 to $15,035 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,912 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Is the license for Eldridge Roofing on a state list?
- The Illinois lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What time of year does Rockford get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 87 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 46 percent.
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